Miyuki practices crop rotation in his farm field. He plants different groups of plant alternately for every three years, from legumes to root crops. Which of the following best explain the importance of this practice?   a. Helps maintain the soil fertility by slowing down nutrient depletion b. The less soil is distributed, the less likely it will be blown or washed away c. Holds rainwater and prevent it from running downhill d. Helps decline the number of crops in a decade

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Miyuki practices crop rotation in his farm field. He plants different groups of plant alternately for every three years, from legumes to root crops. Which of the following best explain the importance of this practice?

 
a. Helps maintain the soil fertility by slowing down nutrient depletion
b. The less soil is distributed, the less likely it will be blown or washed away
c. Holds rainwater and prevent it from running downhill
d. Helps decline the number of crops in a decade
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